With new research supporting findings that green space is largely connected with happier, healthier, and more environmentally sound living, we are asking ourselves the question (as posed by thelowline.com) ‘how can we build more green space in our cities?’ And are showcasing inspiring cases of cities greening themselves, creating magical spaces that are amazing for our health and wellbeing as well as hugely beneficial for the environment. Our inspiration this week comes from the world at large, we are looking to the GREEN CITIES of this blue planet.
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Proposed New York Low Line, underground park
After the success of the New York Highline, the New York Low line is a proposed underground park housed in former bridge trolley terminal. The park will be lit using solar technologies and will provide residents of Manhattan with stunning nature.
Proposed Disused Paris Metro station Park
Spring-boarding off New York Low line idea, Paris has come up with a proposal to enliven their disused metro underground stations with greenery.
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Beirut garden Cities
Poor air quality in Beirut has led to the proposal to grow a cover over all the mostly concrete high-rise rooftops with trees to create a cleaner city .
Green Roof Primary School
This Primary school designed by chartier dalix architects in the suburbs of Paris is topped with a biodiverse green roof aimed to introduce nature into the urban landscape.
Surrounding:
Green Spiral Office Tower
This special proposal has been put forward by the Bjarke Ingels Group to create a 62 story office block wrapped in spiralling roof terraces in New York. The falling terraces of each level will add large open spaced green amenity platforms for the people who occupy the building.
Green Covered Car Park
JaJa Architects have designed this multi-storey green clad carpark in Copenhagen. Inspired by centre Pompidou in Paris, the ‘Park and Play’ hub will have Green walls that cover the façade, obscuring the cars behind with lush planting and a long stairway leading to a recreational area on the roof.
Within:
Singapore elevated gardens
This proposed development will be made up of 4 high-rise blocks with a central garden atrium which will span upwards to the summit of the buildings.
Great Green City
This proposed brand new City near Chengdu China will be green from the inside out. The city will comprise of high rises in the centre leading out into rich landscaping, which will be integrated throughout the entire city. It will also be car free and residents will be able to walk from the city centre to the landscaped town limits in 10 minutes. The city will use less energy, less water and produce less waste and carbon dioxide than other cities of the same size.
